Controller

About Our Client:
Our client, A not-for-profit organization supporting low income families across Toronto is seeking a professional Controller to join the Accounting and Finance experience. This position is full-time and a hybrid position in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, and ensure timely completion of audits and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Managed and oversaw the entire payroll and benefits and AP(mainly expense side) process including processing, reviewing, integrating, automating, etc.
• Support and work alongside the Senior Manager, Budgeting on program-specific annual budgets, including submission of timely financial reports to the CFO.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings, government remittances, and all other statutory obligations.
• Support the development and implementation of financial systems, procedures, and internal controls to support efficient and effective finance operations
• Provide financial and analytical support (including forecasting and expenditure tracking) to the Director of Finance & Operations and the Finance & Audit Committee.
• Support CFOin financial accountability, and reporting processes.
• Oversee financial management systems and platforms and ensure that technology-based solutions support transparency and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training to department leaders to improve financial literacy.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and financial policies.
• Foster strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective communication and timely issue resolution.
• Evaluating financial reports submitted by grant recipients.
• Support the CFO with CRA audits.

Qualifications

• Accounting & Finance Degree or Diploma pursuing or CPA designated.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Accounting & Finance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a controllership position.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, payroll systems; knowledge of best practices with cash management, planning, investment management and policy development.
• Superior communication skills.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.